I’m not shy about sharing my “preference.” I prefer none of them. They all hold to public policy positions that violate principles that I consider to be non-negotiable.
At the same time, I know quite well that those who hold to my position are in a tiny political minority, as things now stand.
About all I can say as an honest objective observer, though, is that the staff and organizations of both Trump and Cruz are superior in Iowa.
I think Cruz will be very successful at turning out the rank and file of the “conservative” GOP, beefed up with a substantial portion of the so-called “Liberty” faction.
But I expect the Trump turnout to be similar to the turnouts of Buchanan in ‘96 and Paul in ‘12, except on steroids. I think a whole lot of normally-not-that-political folks who wouldn’t usually participate in the GOP process are going to show up and nearly overwhelm the Republican caucus locations.
That’s my best guess based on experience and observation about the current conditions on the ground.
Thanks for your response. I know it takes effort to get people other than the most
dedicated to attend the caucuses and spend a couple hours. That’s why I was asking for
your take on how things may evolve.
Again thanks....
The electorate has been conditioned these many decades now to vote by what they feel; instead of what they think.
Thanks; Madison Avenue!